Greece - Emperor of Ethiopia in Athens

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1313A
Date Released
5 Aug 1954
Date submitted
3 Aug 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Bank Holiday
  2. 2Bank Holiday - Cowes Regatta
  3. 3Hong-Kong - Plane Survivors
  4. 4Tunisia - French Premier’s Visit
  5. 5Denmark - Informal Royal Meeting
  6. 6Belgium - St Nicholas Flower Parade
  7. 7Greece - Emperor of Ethiopia in Athens
  8. 8British Empire Games

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Haile Selassie in Athens. DESCRIPTION: Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, recently paid an official visit to Greece. He was welcomed by King Paul before driving into Athens. SHOTLIST: Selassie arriving at the harbour of Pirhaeus. Being welcomed by King Paul and members of the Government. Driving along crowded streets. Girls throwing flowers at car. Crowds waving. Entering Athens Cathedral with King and Queen of Greece.
Keywords
Royalty
Locations
Athens; Greece
Footage sources
France
Card file number
61549
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
69
Story extras:
Film clip

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